Police: Rand Paul assaulted in Bowling Green

Police: Rand Paul assaulted in Bowling Green

(CNN) — GOP Sen. Rand Paul was assaulted at his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Friday, according to Kentucky State Police.

State troopers responded to a call to the senator’s residence at 3:21 p.m. Friday. Police arrested a man named Rene Albert Boucher, who they allege “intentionally assaulted” Paul, causing him “minor injury.”

Boucher, 59, of Bowling Green was charged with one count of fourth-degree assault. As of Saturday afternoon, he was being held in the Warren County Regional Jail on a $5,000 bond.

Police confirmed to CNN that Boucher is an acquaintance of Paul’s, but did not elaborate further. CNN was unable to reach a representative of Boucher on Saturday night.

Kelsey Cooper, Paul’s Kentucky communications director, said in a statement: “Senator Paul was blindsided and the victim of an assault. The assailant was arrested and it is now a matter for the police. Senator Paul is fine.”